Wednesday Double...

Leicester 14:30 - Ballabriggs
2m 7f, Class 4 Maiden Chase - Good to Soft, Soft in Places

The selection has been crying out for this step up in trip after being placed second in his last two starts. With ability to handle the soft going conditions Ballabriggs, a strong galloping type is taken to out stay his rivals here today.
UR 8/15f

Unseating his rider at first fence, meant that Ballabriggs never got the chance to give us a run for our money. Up with the lead group, Jason Maguire's mount slipped approaching the 1st and catapulted his Jockey high over the fence. The Analyst hopes that both horse and Jockey return fine after their dramatic fall today.

Newcastle 15:40 - Hold The Bid
3m, Class 4 Handicap Chase - Good to Soft

This 8 year old bay gelding has been running consistently well all season. A winner last time out, (second has since won at Doncaster on Friday) he is fancied to score over the 3 mile trip at the main expense of Silent Bay.
4th 11/4f

Some early jumping errors meant that when push came to shove there was little left in the tank for Hold The Bid. Keeping on at one pace, Sue Smiths Gelding could only finish 11 & 1/2l 4th to the eventual winner Crackadee.